Dear KPF Family:
As the global concern around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) increases we wanted to reach out to you with an update on what The Kyle Pease Foundation is doing to prepare.
All volunteers and athletes who have recently traveled to China, Italy, South Korea and Iran are asked to notify us immediately. If you have recently traveled to an impacted country we will ask that you refrain from participating in an event with us for a minimum of two weeks. If you have had prolonged exposure to people who have recently returned from international travel to an impacted country, we ask that you notify us.
Please do not plan to attend an event with KPF if you are sick. If you have a fever of 100.4 or greater you will need to be fever-free for 24-hours without the use of fever reducing medications in order to race. We are asking that you exercise caution and good judgement around your health and the health of those around you. If you have any signs of illness including fever, cough, or trouble breathing please contact us and let us know that you are not able to attend the event.
Race chairs are cleaned post-race and will be thoroughly disinfected prior to next usage. While it is not believed that Covid-19 can be transmitted through sweat we will take extra precautions in cleaning all race equipment.
The CDC recommends that you practice infection control like you would for any other virus. This includes:
· Staying home when you have a fever of 100.4 or greater and not returning to work until you are fever-free for 24-hours without the use of fever reducing medication
· Avoid touching your eye, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
· Cover you sneeze with a tissue and throw it away immediately, cough into your elbow, not your hands
· Wash your hands for at least 20-seconds following the guidelines in the handwashing technique video. If soap is not available use hand sanitizer (70% or higher alcohol content)
· Clean and disinfect high touch areas and frequently touched objects
The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 unless caring for someone with COVID-19.
We encourage you to get the most accurate, up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control. While there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia, the CDC believes that the risk to the general public remains low. We will continue to monitor the CDC and Georgia Department of Public Health’s recommendations. As new information emerges, we will continue to assess the risks and make all necessary adjustments.
If you are concerned about your health, or the health of those around you please let us know. Our athletes well-being is of utmost importance and we understand if you cannot make a race.